Question of the Day, Friday, April 9

[Lari]

Regular small plate. Then I carry the sandwich to where I'm going and eat it.

I'm trying to remember if I just did the counter when I packed a sandwich to take to work and can't remember.

 

[neely]

I've always used a paper plate but one of my grown kids scolded me for it because of the environmental impact.

 

[gilmargl]

We both use plates but since the dishwasher has broken down and I still haven't decided whether or not we need a new one, I'm a bit undecided. If paper plates or even a paper towel are unacceptable because of environmental concerns, then, by the same score, even cleaning a plate requires water. I suppose, if one keeps the counter clean anyway, and the cats don't jump up on it, then one could simply use the counter. I'll have to think about it!

or or

 

[Jem]

I use the counter (I always wipe the counter before making anything) and a small plate...The bottom piece of bread goes on the plate, and the top piece and "fixings" go on the counter. Messy "fixings" stay in their packaging until needed, but I like to take everything out that I need...then I assemble, cutting the sandwich on the plate to help minimize extra crumbs/mess. I never use paper towels or paper plates...it's too wasteful for me.

 

[MoochNNoodles]

Usually a plate but sometimes I use a paper towel.

 

[catapault]

Cutting board. I have a simple plastic one with a handle. If that was used for something else, then a wooden cutting board.

 

[artiemom]

I have always used a plate. I think my parents did also. or at least a paper towel..
We never really used paper plates, unless it was outside eating..
I have a few paper plates in her, but really never use them.

With Geoffrey, who is a counter/cabinet climber... it is ridiculous to keep the counter expertly clean.. although I try so much.. Clorox or Lysol wipes before and after making anything..

 

[BellaGooch]

Cutting board. I have a simple plastic one with a handle. If that was used for something else, then a wooden cutting board.

That’s true, I didn’t think about that. I do use a cutting board, too.

 

[MoochNNoodles]

I actually bought a small cutting board just for making sandwiches. But it's kind of awkward to fit in the dishwasher so I haven't used it like that in a long time.

 

[Silver Crazy]

I use plates, never the counter top.
I make up raw food for Blue and he has his own cutting board and utensils and this is done on the counter top so even though everything cleaned after I never put food onto the counter just in case.

 

[NY cat man]

I use a Corelle dessert plate. With as many cats as we have, there is no way to keep the counter top clean.

 

[Whenallhellbreakslose]

Always on a plate. I wash my counters often, but my naughty kitty jumps up on it when I am not looking. No cat butt germs and other germs for me. No thank you!

 

[Norachan]

I make them on the wooden chopping board I use to slice the bread and salad for filling on. The chopping board is usually hung up on the wall, so I know it's safe from muddy paws.

 

[Jcatbird]

Ummmm. Never on the counter. I prefur not to eat fur.
My mother would always warn me about using a plate. Besides having pets in the house she worried about cutting anything because the counters could get scratched.
I use a plate, sometimes a paper towel but also make some sandwiches on a cutting board. It depends on what goes into the sandwich.

 

[debbila]

I use a small plate, bigger than a saucer. I don't buy paper towels.

 

[Mia6]

Usually a paper plate but when I'm feeling fancy, I use my good china which I rarely use. I'll use
a Waterford crystal water goblet for my bev when using good china.

 

[mani]

I'm surprised by all the paper plate people. In Australia we really only use them for barbques etc.
I make mine on a tray-shaped ceramic plate.

 

[aliceneko]

I use a plate (ceramic).

 

[AbbysMom]

I usually use a plate.

 

[Willowy]

I'm not sure. . .I don't make sandwiches very often. The sandwiches I do make usually involve lots of tomatoes, so a plate is a must, not just a paper towel, so assemblage occurs either on the plate or the cutting board I cut the tomatoes on, I think.